Freud said the actions of the ego were guided by the need to adhere to the____________ principle.
A) pleasure
B) ethical
C) morality
D) reality

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According to Freud, the actions of the ego are guided by the reality principle, which means that it seeks to satisfy the id's impulses in a realistic and socially acceptable way. Pleasure, ethical, and moral principles do not directly guide the ego's actions.

Freud Said the Actions of the Ego Were Guided by the Need